2016 Volkswagen E-Golf technical service bulletins
531 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, including 2 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the...
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- Flushing H.V. Battery before opening
- Determine H.V. Battery Health & Remaining Capacity
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
- What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- Alignment sheet submission.
- Coolant Bleed Procedure
- Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- How to measure engine oil consumption.
- Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
- Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
- A list of suggested fuel stations
- GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- Age-related capacity losses within several or all cell modules or other non-repairable conditions may...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- Fuel Additive
- How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
- Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
- How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- Over all summary of HV Battery range
- HV Battery Checking Remaining Capacity and Determination of HV Battery Health
- Determining HV-Battery Health, Remaining Capacity
- Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
- Engine Oil Standards
- Lack of paint under roof
- Additional reporting
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- Service Action Closure Notice
- How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
- Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
- A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Fluid requirements
- Wind & Water Leak Checking
- Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
- Recommended Gasoline Quality
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- Battery Health, Remaining Capacity
- Battery testing
- KESSY Key adaptation
- Engine oil quality standards
- Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- Instruction to determine the remaining battery capacity of the high-voltage battery
- Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure
- Determination of HV-Battery Health, Remaining Capacity
- 3G Sunset Update
- Service Information regarding electrical consumption (range too low)
- Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Helpline & Parts Dept
- Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- Gasoline fuel additive
- Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
- Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
- Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- KESSY Key Adaptation.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
- Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
- VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment
- Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
- Required Alignment Submission form.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- ACC Calibration Process
- A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments
- Instruction referral for proper handling
- Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing
- Update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor
- Engine oil consumption measurement.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
- Gasoline quality.
- VW engine oil specifications
- Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Checking engine oil during PDI.
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- VW engine oil specifications
- Engine oil pressure priming.
- Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and...
- Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
- Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip
- Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
- Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- VW Car-Net
- 3G Sunset Update
- Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.
- Customer Notification 3G-Sunset
- Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- A/C or Heat Inop
- Heat or Cooling Output Erratic
- Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include...
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- Update to model year applicability.
- Dealer Communication
- Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding 3G Sunset for MY14-19 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles
- Temperature Display defaults to 72 degrees, Update to model year applicability.
- Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
- SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
- Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan
- A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Include additional model year applicability to existing Tec Tip
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Software Version Management (SVM)
- Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
- Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
- Reverse gear function note.
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Hood latch input required for adapting immobilizer test plan success.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- Parts ordering information
- Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- A/C cap leak diagnosis.
- Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year...
- Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Update the title, repair information and model, model year applicability.
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip.
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
- Battery testing
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Battery Id for testing
- Updated key ordering protocol
- Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
- Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
- Mandatory fastener.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- Seat belt igniter location information.
- Water Migration Under the RAPGARDÃÂî transportation protection
- Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- Apple Car Play Information
- Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
- Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Apple car play function.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part number listed and only order the superseded...
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include updated version of a/c/machine applicability for warranty purposes.
- New machine version added to table.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Tip to address coding
- Shut-off/expansion valve deviation affecting heat pump.
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
- Radio Software diag and update tip.
- Remote start diagnostic information.
- Update to existing information
- Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant
- Engine Oil Checking at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Updated to include model year 2020 applicability.
- Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- Authorization for e-Golf Repairs
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the superseded part number to be ordered...
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- Additional test plans to clear memory after update programming in ECM.
- Update metadata to accommodate PR Code S3T
- High Voltage Battery long term storage
- Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
- Update to mode; and model year applicability.
- USB connector outside influence damage not covered by warranty.
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Include additional photo's of water ingress.
- Include additional photo's of water ingress
- TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
- Quick Reference Update Guide.
- The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the successor parts ordered.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references
- Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models
- Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
- Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
- Infotainment worksheet.
- Serv_act
- SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.
- Remote Key Battery Replacement.
- Antennae diagnosis
- Remote Key Battery Replacement
- Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- Addressing Component Protection display
- Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
- Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
- Update vehicle metadata.
- Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
- Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
- Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
- Change technical background, Change repair procedure, Change parts information.
- Updated
- Service Action 93D7 / Field Quality Parts Collection â High-Voltage (HV) Battery Pack
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Update model year applicability.
- UDS Basic settings directions
- Driver Assist Topics
- Adaptive front lighting descriptive
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- High Voltage Battery
- Closure Notification to dealers.
- Closure Notification to dealers
- Diagnsosis for B2000 fault.
- Antenna Connection Color Reference.
- Range indication.
- Update cloth tape quantity to assist with warranty claiming.
- Voice Command button operation.
- E-Golf Minimum Required Tools for PA-DE Dealers AT-415
- Metadata correction, Infotainment issues
- Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Infotainment issues
- MIB2 system Identification tip
- Loss of 15 power defeat process.
- Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.
- Carplay menu correction for applicability
- To include an additional model year applicability.
- Update for 2019 model applicability
- Remote Ket battery diagnostics
- Car Net diagnosis for no green light (OTAR: Over the Air Registration Indicator) issues
- Direction to denote compression/settling time of sunroof seal after replacement.
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
- Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns
- Tip to address MIB2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up
- Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.
- Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Information to assist with preventing calibration errors
- Updated version to address a additional fault code
- Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII...
- Tip for newer style keys/KESSY system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document that meet the...
- Revision summary: parts information section updated.
- Updated to correct the battery charge labor operation number in the warranty table.
- Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
- Update to existing Tech Tip to include MY2017.
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- Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year
- Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
- Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
- Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L &...
- Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
- Software update for charge manager module.
- Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
- To update fault code table per Great Brittan Technical Bulletin 2040125
- Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- Log information to identify the type of 5F MIB2 Infotainment module.
- Quick Reference of vehicle concerns
- Update software version management (SVM) code and ending 2017 VIN range.
- To introduce production solution VIN and update additional model years.
- Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
- To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure...
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Direction to utilize genuine Apple cable when using Apple CarPlay for the MIBII system
- Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise...
- Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
- Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that...
- Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
- Additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
- Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
- Update to radio suffixes.
- Update eGolf model applicability
- Update to include additional model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to verify parts are marked "12V" as identified in safety recall...
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- Contacting the parts helpline
- Clarification on what condition is present when "park pilot not available" message is displayed and...
- Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and...
- To include model year 2017 applicability.
- Clarification of apple carplay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in...
- Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in...
- The heater element for high-voltage heating may have been damaged in production
- To clarify expected repair and what to do with the retained replacement components.
- Availability introduction, location and instruction for down loading infotainment software updates using...
- To update gff time expenditure labor operation in warranty table.
- Navigation system part information relating to the potential incorrect sd data card being installed
- To update software and add additional model year 2017 applicability with VIN range.
- Repair direction to address concerns that may occur during the 91N9 update
- Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- New publication
- Instructions to erase a fault that may arise after replacing or updating the radio module.
- Technical recommendation to seek additional assistance prior to campaign performance if there are other...
- To include model year applicability and additional reminder for the technician to follow the repair...
- Initial publication discribing a symptom which may develop with android auto connection issue after...
- Tech tip denoting disconnection of 12V battery during service and potential need to replace if said...
- Clear repair information/explanation to address a message that displays when the back up camera is use.
- Original publication created to explain to the dealer technician that an individual sensor, necessary to...
- The update to the tech tip includes an additional model year applicability and additional instruction on...
- Updated tech tip to include model year 2016 applicability.
- Initial tech tip instructing dealer technicians to obtain specific print outs from special tools used...
- Tech Tips JX1 Seal Kit Replacement
- Charging Cable Removal Tips
- Technical Bulletin about Updating Programming, for DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including...
- Installation Phase 1 ? Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions
- ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
- Revision to Option 1 (Consumer Price Index-Based Rate) of Section 2.4.2.2 Labor Rate Increase Options of...
- 2016 Option 1 Labor Rate Increase Percentage and Launch of Online Option 1 Enrollment Process
- This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the...
- Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle...
- Vw crew
- Service Information T10542-ERG High-Voltage Adapter Kit Auto Shipment AT-385
- Service Information T10542/2 ? Threaded Stud from High Voltage Adapter Set notice
- Diesel fuel system diagnosis repair.
- On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched...
- E-Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Generator replacement.
- Technician and Detailer Inspection.
- Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process
- Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing.
- Elsa Newsletter
- MIB2 mqb
- Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched...
- Update tech tip to refer to ETKA for the latest parts information.
- Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
- Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version...
- Infotainment Worksheet.
- All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory
- Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability
- Airbag Issues.
- Release Notes Supplement.
- Descriptions and coding to document climatronic with heat pump
- Climatronic with Heat Pump
- Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
- Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all...
- Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.
- Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been...
- Update for Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger
- Update Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including B200000, P31EA00.
- The document informs the dealer to proactively update the infotainment system to address customer issues...
- MIB2 mqb
- Tech Tips (Customer concerns of their iPhone not connecting or having sporadic connections when using...
- This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
- Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
- 2016 e-Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Tech Tips (e-Golf Evacuating/Filling Refrigerant): When servicing the air conditioning of the e-Golf, The...
- E-Golf Evacuating/Filling Refrigerant
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue...
- Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year...
- Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Care Maintenance Plans Claim Coding (Volkswagen Care and Volkswagen...
- Volkswagen Care Maintenance Plans Claim Coding
- Volkswagen Care Maintenance Plans Claim Coding (Volkswagen Care and Volkswagen Care Plus)
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen...
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen...
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? VW e-Golf Model Year 2015 and Newer
- Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
- Steering Wheel Off Center.
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